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Farmer found not guilty for shooting man he believed was trying to steal diesel
An elderly farmer, who has been on trial for shooting a man he believed was trying to steal his diesel, has been found not guilty today (10 March)…
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Farmer attacked and quad bike stolen in West Lothian
A farmer has been attacked and robbed of his £6,000 quad bike by a gang of teenagers in West Lothian. The incident happened around 3.30pm Tuesday…
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Hammond defends 'fair' National Insurance hike amid heavy criticism from farmers
Chancellor Philip Hammond has defended plans for a two per cent rise in National Insurance for self-employed workers - arguing it makes the system…
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'Well known and well-respected' farmer dies following traffic collision
A 75-year-old man has died in a Co Derry, Northern Ireland road crash on Tuesday 7 March. Tributes have been paid to James McCollum, who died when…
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Cross-border poachers convicted and fined in North Yorkshire
Four men from County Durham have been convicted of poaching offences and ordered to pay more than £700 in total after being spotted by a member of…
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Spring Budget: Rural sector's reaction to Hammond's 'new chapter' for Britain
Chancellor Philip Hammond has used his first Budget to help prepare Britain for a "new chapter" in its history after Brexit. Described as an "upbeat"…
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'Women play a critical role in agriculture and food systems', the UN says on International Women's Day
The United Nations is celebrating International Women’s Day today (8 March) by reinforcing the strength of women who live in rural areas in…
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Bereaved families face difficulties with herd inheritance policy, NI farmers say
The farming sector has urged the Northern Irish government to find a solution for bereaved families facing difficulties with policy on the…
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Spring Budget: Farmers await details on Chancellor's rural broadband plans
Farmers have said they would like to see further details on superfast broadband plans in the Chancellor's spring budget announcement tomorrow. In…
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Farmers uneasy over business rates ahead of Spring Budget
Farmers are calling on the Chancellor to help UK businesses in the rural sector that are currently feeling 'high levels of unease'. While retailers…
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